the view for all those who enjoy her walls,” 
Julie explains of the uniquely shaped floor 
plan, which almost seems to wrap around 
the circular infinity edge pool like a necklace 
encircling the décolletage of a stunningly 
beautiful woman. Such a shape, naturally, 
was not without vision or forethought: “The 
concept in our design was for the focus 
to always be on its views of the Emerald 
Coast, and we really wanted that shape to be 
encapsulating in the privacy it affords, with 
no neighbors visible and a complete sense of 
hidden retreat that you’ll feel sitting in the 
patio spaces or swimming in the pool.” 

Much like the jaw-dropping expanse of 

space claimed under-roof, the outdoor living 
areas at Destin Jewel are equally impressive, 
with 5,000 square feet of balcony spaces, 
decking and entertaining areas so luxuriously 
equipped that they give indoor living a run 
for its money. As if that circular infinity-
edged pool with unobstructed views of the 
beach wasn’t enough, the pool also boasts 
two swim-up bars and multiple fire features 
including a central aquarium glass fire 
feature and accent torches. To heat things 
up even more, a grand hot tub with room 
enough for twelve is mere steps away; and 

an outdoor kitchen with designer-grade 
appliances plays to every chef’s dream.

Back inside, the kitchen on the main 

floor could easily prepare meals refined to 
Michelin star levels, with features to suit 
the needs of even the most demanding chef. 
The capacious kitchen is luxurious in every 
way, complimentary to every other room 
throughout a home that is destined for 
greatness. State-of-the-art sound systems 
and a premier party-worthy theater room 
play seamlessly into the design, while a 
private game room and massage room keep 
every level continuing on in top form. 

The amenities offered by Destin Jewel 

are nothing short of stunning, and for that 
it has truly captured the attention of event 
planners as well as visitors to the area who 
want a luxury vacation unlike anything 
they’ve ever experienced. It’s a once-in-a-
lifetime place for some, making it ideal for a 
very once-in-a-lifetime event: weddings. “It 
really is spectacular for hosting weddings, 
not only for its views, but also because of the 
amount of space it has on-property,” Julie 
explains. “There are areas for large seated 
formal dinners both inside and outside 
as well as areas for music to be set up and 

played. We even eliminate the division 
between the outdoors and inside living 
spaces with expanses of sliding glass doors 
that fully retract, creating additional space 
for entertaining on every level.”

There are, of course, those numerous 

bedrooms to host families and wedding 
parties who come to enjoy the time together 
and have a true getaway experience. The 
home has nine bedrooms in total, with en-
suite bathrooms in each of the seven master 
suites and additional bathrooms on each 
level, each honed to perfection with spacious 
tubs, walk-in showers and a treasure trove of 
other spa-worthy fixtures to dazzle the eye. 

Such a jewel is nothing if not breathtaking, 

and this enchanting space has become a 
premier player in the rental market. It’s a 
dream venue for a dream day, and its just 
waiting for you to say, “I Do.”

Destin Jewel is located at 618 Gulf Shore 
Drive, Destin, Florida 32541. For more 
information on rental rates and available 
dates, call Five Star Gulf Rentals at 
(800) 208-2324.

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